Nibble: Tasty CT Food Events, Game Dinners, And Festivals for November 17-24

Kombucha is delicious and nutritious!  Cross Culture Kombucha Taproom & Brewery will teach you how to make your own at home in their Kombucha Homebrewing Workshop on November 21.  Participants will take home a glass jar with their first one gallon home-brew started and ready for fermentation.  A $40 ticket includes the workshop in the brewery with hands-on instruction, a SCOBY and starter kit, a gallon jar, and bottomless kombucha to enjoy during the event. 

Holiday party season is here.  Learn how to whip up the perfect cocktail at the Barn’s Mixology Class on Monday November 18.  You’ll make 4 artisanal cocktails while enjoying light appetizers.  Tickets are $40 per person. 

Guilford Mooring will be hosting a Tuscan Wine Dinner on Tuesday, November 19 at 6:30pm.  The multi-course, prix-fixe dinner features wine pairings and is hosted by Douglas MacLeod of Freixnet Minoetto USA.  Reservations are required.  Tickets are $90 per person (including tax and tip).  Reserve your space by calling 203.458.2921 or visiting

On Tuesday November 19, Fairfield Cheese Company hosts an evening all about Cheese and Wine of The French Alps.  Join them from 7-9pm for $50 per person. 

The Bow Tie Cinemas will unveil the renovations of its Majestic 6 theater located at 118 Summer Street in downtown Stamford this week.  Renovations include reserved luxury recliner seating in all auditoriums, a brand new lobby with a full bar and bar menu, a new concession stand, and new restrooms.  A highlight of the new Ultimate experience is Bow Tie Cinemas’ first full-scale restaurant and bar concept, Majestic Bar. Join them for brunch with mimosa flights, Happy Hour from 4-6 PM daily, and Reverse Happy Hour from 10:30 PM-closing daily.   

The Taps & Trees Craft Beer Festival returns to the Danbury Sports Dome on Saturday November 23.  The event, which benefits Ann’s Place Cancer Support Center , will feature numerous regional brewers such as Charter Oak, New England Cider Co, Litchfield Distillery, Mill House Brewing, Two Roads, Nod Hill, Bad Sons and more.  The event spans from 6:30-10:30pm. 

On Tuesday November 19, join Juan Carlos Rodriguez from Bodegas Olarra at Kala Bistro in North Haven.  The menu includes clam-shrimp soup, butifarra & mongetes Catalan style pork sausage, duck leg confit, mushrooms-oxtail risotto, and white chocolate mousse with strawberry coulis.  $65 All-Inclusive.  Please call the restaurant to RSVP at (203) 889-2275 .

Gabrielle’s of Greenwich is relaunching with a new chef & design!  As part of its grand relaunch, they’re hosting a Wine Dinner on Tuesday November 19.  The evening begins with a reception at 6pm and continues with a 4 course sit down dinner at 7 pm.  Call 203-622-4223 to make your reservation.

Learn how to carve your turkey, the right way! Attend a complimentary Turkey Time class at Mike’s Organic Market in Stamford on November 21 from 7-9 pm and learn Mike's top tips for everything turkey, from carving to gravy making. You'll taste the difference of a turkey that has been pasture raised and nibble Thanksgiving-themed bites while Mike shares ideas and recipes to make this holiday the best one yet. AND you can pre-order your bird and side dishes that night to make it a stress free holiday!

If you’ve ever wanted to make the perfect charcuterie board, mark your calendars for Thursday November 21.  Visit Willow and Birch in Madison to make a show stopping board that will feed all of your guests with ease.  Your ticket price will provide an elegant cognac oval ceramic platter to bring home as well as a platter full of food that you will use to craft the board during the class.  Tickets are $85. 

On Thursday November 21, Andrew Tow from The Withers is coming to New Canaan Wine Merchants.  Customers will have the opportunity to taste some of his wines and hear stories about his life and work.  Tickets are $10 per person.  Call 203-972-0100 to hold your spot.

Flinders Lane in Stamford presents an Italian Wine & Wild Boar Dinner on Thursday November 21 at 7pm.  Taste 4 wines by Tenuta Setti Ponti paired with 5 courses for $95 per person.  Call 203-323-3137 to reserve.

Visit The Spread in Norwalk Monday-Friday from 4:30pm-7:00pm for happy hour.  The Greenwich location also has happy hour at the same time and includes food & drink specials and a 1/2 price raw bar!

Evergreen Inn presents a Wild Game Dinner featuring Litchfield Distillery on Wednesday November 20.  The 4 course dining experience consist of wild game dishes paired with Litchfield Distillery spirits and cocktails. $75 per person. 

Carbone’s Prime in Rocky Hill will be hosting its first Wine Dinner on Thursday, November 21 at 6:30pm featuring Orin Swift wines.  The four-course menu includes dishes like Wood Oven Honeynut Squash, Fresh Maine Lobster Raviolo, and Kinealy Beef Center Cut Prime Ribeye.  Advance reservations are required and can be made in-person at Carbone’s Prime or by contacting Kat at 860-969-8088 or kat@carbonesct.com.

Looking for the perfect holiday gift?  Bloodroot’s 2020 calendar is now available.  It’s filled with never before printed vegan recipes including Pasta e Fagioli, Rye Bread, the Bloodroot Burger, Carrot Lox, Cheesecake and more.  It is $18 and can be purchases at the restaurant or on their website.

On Friday, November 22, 2019 Mederi Center, an internationally acclaimed healthcare organization, will host a musical gala event at the Warehouse at Fairfield Theater Company in Fairfield.  This world-class musical event will feature legendary pop music phenomenon Gino Vannelli, with special guest, award-winning jazz singer Roberta Gambarini and comedian Jeffrey Gurian as the emcee.  Upgrade your experience by adding a 4 course dinner, beverage packages, and more. 

Starting in November, FIREBOX Restaurant in the Frog Hollow neighborhood of Hartford is introducing a Tasting Menu option to its dinner offerings.  The five course menu, created by Chef Chris Addley ispriced at $85 per person with a wine pairing included for an additional $45.  No reservation is required; simply speak with your server about the night’s offerings.  Entire table must participate.